Transportation Worker III Position Available In Swain, North Carolina

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Transportation Worker III 
Salary $34,270.00 – $59,973.00 Annually Location Cherokee County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-07739 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator – Div of Hwys Opening Date 06/24/2025 Closing Date 7/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Transportation Worker III Position Number 60026465 Salary Grade

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Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. NC Salary Grade NC06 $34,270-$59,973 This position will report to the Cherokee Bridge Maintenance Unit in Division 14. Work includes, but is not limited to the maintenance, repair, and construction of State-owned bridges, culverts, and pipes. This position is technical in nature and labor intensive. Employee will be required to work in diverse working environments in all types of weather conditions. Employee will work in and around heavy traffic, near heavy equipment, with hand and power tools and various other pieces of equipment. Employee must be able to work in a close team environment or independently, as needed. Employee will be exposed to briars, poisonous plants, spiders, and snakes when working around or under bridges. When traffic volumes dictate, employee may be required to work at night or on weekends. Employee must be able to supervise and train others, be able to direct the daily activities of a work crew and may serve as a crew leader in the absence of other Supervisors or crew leaders. Work includes a variety of functions including equipment operation, pile driving, carpentry, concrete work, machine operation, contract inspect, repair of culverts, bridges, large pipe bulkheads and pile clusters, sandblasting/painting, demolition work, welding, structure inspect, trenching/shoring, lead paint removal, steel fabrication and steel beam repair, installation, and maintenance of erosion control. Must be willing to attend training and continuing education classes to keep up to date on all state/federal regulations and maintain certifications in all required areas (ie: traffic control and environmental stewardship). Work involves walking and standing for long periods of time in and around steep and uneven terrain. This position responds to emergencies such as snow and ice removal, downed trees, etc. during normal business hours or during emergency call back situations and scheduled night work. May require work during nontraditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. This position is also subject to out-of-town travel during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Working knowledge of standard bridge maintenance and construction procedures
Experience in operating at least 1 of the following pieces of Bridge Category “D” equipment: Lattice Crane, Rubber Tire Excavator, Track Excavator, Tug Boat
Experience in the layout of traffic control in work zones
Experience in pipe installation and installation of erosion control devices

Additional Expectations:

Employee in this position must have working knowledge of the principals involved in the operation and use of the equipment to which assigned. Ability to perform assigned tasks and to follow oral and written instructions as directed by Supervisor. Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Employee must have ability to climb, bend, traverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions. Ability to work in close proximity of high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. Applicant must either be in possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire. Safety toe shoes are required. Pre-employment drug testing will be required. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. High School or General Educational Development diploma and five years of experience operating equipment directly related to the area of specialization; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Either possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire. The selected candidate must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date. Supplemental and Contact Information Kim Williams at 828-488-0902 Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. Employer
State of North Carolina
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